Saint Asonia
Saint Asonia · 2015
40 min · 11 tracks · alternative metal
A raw blend of post-grunge and alternative metal that balances melodic hooks with gritty instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Better Place — Opening the album, this track delivers an anthemic chorus and strong lyrical themes of hope amidst adversity, setting the emotional tone for the record.
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Blow Me Wide Open — This song captures a sense of urgency with its driving rhythm and introspective lyrics, making it a standout representation of the band's sound.
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King of Nothing — With its darker undertones and powerful vocal delivery, this track highlights Gontier's range and emotional depth, resonating strongly with listeners.
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Dying Slowly — This track’s poignant exploration of personal struggle showcases the band's ability to blend heaviness with vulnerability, marking a pivotal moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends melodic hooks with gritty instrumentation but lacks standout depth in songwriting.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the latter half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature a call-and-response vocal style between Gontier and backing vocals, enhancing the melodic hooks.
- The album employs heavy guitar riffs paired with melodic choruses, creating a contrast that defines its sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gritty anthems for cathartic release
- late-night drives with intensity
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- reflective moments of personal struggle
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat party tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Saint Asonia marked the debut album for the band, formed by former Three Days Grace vocalist Adam Gontier and other notable musicians. Released in 2015, this project came after Gontier's departure from Three Days Grace, allowing him to explore new creative directions alongside his bandmates.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Three Days Grace· Breaking Benjamin· Seether
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Better Place 3:35
- 2 Blow Me Wide Open 3:45
- 3 Let Me Live My Life 3:11
- 4 Even Though I Say 4:08
- 5 Fairy Tale 3:59
- 6 King of Nothing 3:34
- 7 Waste My Time 3:14
- 8 Dying Slowly 3:32
- 9 Trying to Catch Up With the World 4:29
- 10 Happy Tragedy 3:38
- 11 Leaving Minnesota 3:28
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